Love on a Diet
2001, Cantonese. Directed by Johnnie To & Wai Ka-fai.
A depressed, obese woman tries to lose weight in order to win back her ex-boyfriend with the help of a fellow Hong Konger whom she met in Japan.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Love on a Diet
Love on a Diet is streaming on Tencent Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Johnnie ToDirector
- Wai Ka-faiDirector
- Andy Lau Tak-wahFatso
- Sammi Cheng Sau-ManMini
- Lam SuetBun Man
- Rikiya KurokawaKurokawa
- Sato KeijiBoxing Customer
- Asuka HiguchiMs. Kudo
- Wong Mei-FanRadio DJ
- Po Ming-NamCocaine Ken
- Wong Tin-lamFatso's Fat Friend
- Cheung Chi-PingFatso's Fat Friend
- Hung Wai-LeungFatso's Fat Friend
- Cheng Kam-CheongFatso's Fat Friend
Details
- Released
- 21 June 2001
- Original title
- 瘦身男女
- Country
- Hong Kong, Japan
- Written by
- Yau Nai-hoi, Wai Ka-fai
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Love on a Diet: quick answers
Is Love on a Diet worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Love on a Diet?
Love on a Diet runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Love on a Diet have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Love on a Diet. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Love on a Diet parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Love on a Diet yet.
Which OTT platform is Love on a Diet on?
Love on a Diet is streaming on Tencent Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Love on a Diet?
If you liked Love on a Diet, try Eat Drink Man Woman, The God of Cookery, King of Comedy.
Who directed Love on a Diet?
Love on a Diet (2001) was directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-fai and stars Andy Lau Tak-wah, Sammi Cheng Sau-Man, Lam Suet.